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Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust
92 Spey Street, Invercargill
Contact Details
Phone (03) 214 5260 or Freephone 0800 925 242
Email admin@kaitahu.maori.nz
Contact us online here
Street Address
92 Spey Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
PO Box 1749
Invercargill
Level 5, Evan Parry House, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
Contact Details
Phone (03) 244 8209
Email admin@kaiahu.maori.nz
Contact us online here
Street Address
Level 5, Evan Parry House, 43 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
PO Box 1749
Invercargill
Description
Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit health and social service provider in Southland. We deliver a range of services including:
- He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre (a low cost access doctor service). This service provides both COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations.
- Mahana Southern Māori Mental Health and Addictions Service
- Restorative Justice
- Te Pae Oranga - Iwi Community Panels
- Whānau Ora
- Community nursing services
- Southern Stop Smoking Service
- Disability Information and Advice
- Māori Cancer Kaiarahi Service
Staff
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Services are provided free to New Zealand Citizens
Hours
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
| Mon – Tue | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
Māori, English
Programmes
Mahana is a Southern Māori Mental Health and Addictions service providing support to individuals and whānau experiencing mild to moderate issues. In addition to counselling, Mahana facilitates a range of cultural resilience-building activities that promote wellbeing. We offer: Addiction One-on-one counselling support Te Rongo Pai - Peer support group Cultural wellbeing activities - site/community based Creative arts Wananga-based interventions Pou Whirinaki cultural advisor support Mobile service options We offer: Mental Health Assessment Intervention Access to cultural wellbeing activities Mobile service options Please note: If you are engaged with a secondary service, you are not eligible for entry into Mahana. We are not a crisis intervention service. Services are extended Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Late night options by appointment. Tikanga setting: Mahana is guided by a Kahui Kaumātua, ensuring culturally safe delivery of services to tangata whaiora and whānau. Aronui - Art Therapy Programme A group programme, facilitated at our Invercargill office, which aims to reduce the harm of alcohol and drug use and gambling harm by exploring and understanding why participants use these substances. Through art, participants can explore the role alcohol and/or drugs plays in their lives, the impact it has on themselves, whānau and community, their attitudes, behaviours, beliefs and values, the actions and consequences of substance abuse, an understanding of self and a life without alcohol and/or drugs. For all referrals to Mahana: Email us admin@kaitahu.Māori.nz Phone 0800 925 242 or self refer by presenting at the following offices: Level 2, 92 Spey Street, Invercargill Level 5, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
Mahana is a Southern Māori Mental Health and Addictions service providing support to individuals and whānau experiencing mild to moderate issues. In addition to counselling, Mahana facilitates a range of cultural resilience-building activities that promote wellbeing. We offer: Addiction One-on-one counselling support Te Rongo Pai - Peer support group Cultural wellbeing activities - site/community based Creative arts Wananga-based interventions Pou Whirinaki cultural advisor support Mobile service options We offer: Mental Health Assessment Intervention Access to cultural wellbeing activities Mobile service options Please note: If you are engaged with a secondary service, you are not eligible for entry into Mahana. We are not a crisis intervention service. Services are extended Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Late night options by appointment. Tikanga setting: Mahana is guided by a Kahui Kaumātua, ensuring culturally safe delivery of services to tangata whaiora and whānau. Aronui - Art Therapy Programme A group programme, facilitated at our Invercargill office, which aims to reduce the harm of alcohol and drug use and gambling harm by exploring and understanding why participants use these substances. Through art, participants can explore the role alcohol and/or drugs plays in their lives, the impact it has on themselves, whānau and community, their attitudes, behaviours, beliefs and values, the actions and consequences of substance abuse, an understanding of self and a life without alcohol and/or drugs. For all referrals to Mahana: Email us admin@kaitahu.Māori.nz Phone 0800 925 242 or self refer by presenting at the following offices: Level 2, 92 Spey Street, Invercargill Level 5, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
- Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Peer support (alcohol or drug)
- Regions
Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
This service can be accessed by self referral and external agency referral.
Support is provided to:
- Youth (14-17 years)
- Adults (18+)
- Affected whānau
Description
Mahana is a Southern Māori Mental Health and Addictions service providing support to individuals and whānau experiencing mild to moderate issues. In addition to counselling, Mahana facilitates a range of cultural resilience-building activities that promote wellbeing.
We offer: Addiction
- One-on-one counselling support
- Te Rongo Pai - Peer support group
- Cultural wellbeing activities - site/community based
- Creative arts
- Wananga-based interventions
- Pou Whirinaki cultural advisor support
- Mobile service options
We offer: Mental Health
- Assessment
- Intervention
- Access to cultural wellbeing activities
- Mobile service options
Please note: If you are engaged with a secondary service, you are not eligible for entry into Mahana. We are not a crisis intervention service.
Services are extended Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Late night options by appointment.
Tikanga setting: Mahana is guided by a Kahui Kaumātua, ensuring culturally safe delivery of services to tangata whaiora and whānau.
Aronui - Art Therapy Programme
A group programme, facilitated at our Invercargill office, which aims to reduce the harm of alcohol and drug use and gambling harm by exploring and understanding why participants use these substances. Through art, participants can explore the role alcohol and/or drugs plays in their lives, the impact it has on themselves, whānau and community, their attitudes, behaviours, beliefs and values, the actions and consequences of substance abuse, an understanding of self and a life without alcohol and/or drugs.
For all referrals to Mahana:
Email us admin@kaitahu.Māori.nz
Phone 0800 925 242
or self refer by presenting at the following offices:
Level 2, 92 Spey Street, Invercargill
Level 5, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
We provide a free Southern wide service offering community group clinics and one-on-one support with seven site coaches operating across the Southern region. We provide free nicotine replacement therapy resources to support you on your journey to become smoke-free. These include gum, lozenges and patches. Get in touch with us today!
We provide a free Southern wide service offering community group clinics and one-on-one support with seven site coaches operating across the Southern region. We provide free nicotine replacement therapy resources to support you on your journey to become smoke-free. These include gum, lozenges and patches. Get in touch with us today!
- Programme Areas
Kaupapa Māori, Stop smoking
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Stop smoking support
- Regions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Individuals, health providers, workplaces, and community organisations can refer.
Phone: (03) 214 5260
Freephone: 0800 925 242
Email: admin@stopsmoking.nz
Description
We provide a free Southern wide service offering community group clinics and one-on-one support with seven site coaches operating across the Southern region.
We provide free nicotine replacement therapy resources to support you on your journey to become smoke-free. These include gum, lozenges and patches.
Get in touch with us today!
Kia Piki te Ora is a Māori Public Health initiative that aims to: Promote Māori Mental Health & Wellbeing. Reduce access to the means of suicide for Māori. Increase safe reporting by media of suicide. Contribute to improved Māori mental health services.
Kia Piki te Ora is a Māori Public Health initiative that aims to: Promote Māori Mental Health & Wellbeing. Reduce access to the means of suicide for Māori. Increase safe reporting by media of suicide. Contribute to improved Māori mental health services.
- Programme Areas
Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Description
Kia Piki te Ora is a Māori Public Health initiative that aims to:
- Promote Māori Mental Health & Wellbeing.
- Reduce access to the means of suicide for Māori.
- Increase safe reporting by media of suicide.
- Contribute to improved Māori mental health services.
Services Provided
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Region
Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
Website
https://healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/community-health/nga-kete-matauranga-pounamu-charitable-trust-1/